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Families, Friends of 9/11 Victims Gather at WTC for Memorial
September 11, 2019
The 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks brought people together to honor loved ones who lost their lives that day.
Diseases on the Rise Among 9/11 First Responders
September 11, 2019
Pulmonary fibrosis is among the deadly diseases now emerging among Ground Zero workers nearly two decades after the terrorist attacks.
22 FDNY Members Added to WTC Memorial Wall
September 06, 2019
Over 200 FDNY members have died of 9/11-related illnesses since the 2001 terror attacks and cleanup efforts at Ground Zero.
First Responders for Recovery Program Fights Opioid Crisis in Va.
August 31, 2019
“First Responders for Recovery” is an evidence based program aimed at connecting addicts to recovery resources in the Metro Richmond area.
Nancy Caroline, MD
EMS Hall of Fame: The Pioneers of Prehospital Care—Boyd, Caroline
John Erich, August 28, 2019
A new series remembers the most important and influential leaders of EMS.
Families of Missing Fla. Firefighters Press on in Search
August 27, 2019
While the Coast Guard has ended their major search operation, regular patrols and other volunteers continue looking for the men.
State by State September 2019
State by State: September 2019
August 26, 2019
News, updates, and happenings in EMS from around the country.
A&E's Live Rescue is hosted by Ashleigh Banfield (center).
EMS Gets the Spotlight in New Reality Shows
Daniel Casciato, August 24, 2019
Programs from Fox and A&E offer unvarnished looks at the lives of first responders.
A visit to Chicago leaves little to the imagination. (Photo: Dori/Wikimedia Commons)
State Department: Illinois
Mike Rubin, August 20, 2019
It has Chicago, countryside, and a few EMS-specific quirks.
Tenn. Fire Department Works With Social Services to Reduce 9-1-1 Calls
August 19, 2019
Chattanooga Fire Department's partnership with the home health and geriatric medical services reduced one frequent flyer's calls from 90 per month to 1.
FCC Recommends Creating 3-Digit Number For Suicide Hotline
August 19, 2019
The number "988" is easier to remember and will give people quicker access to lifesaving resources.
Boston Woman Accused of Stabbing EMT Found Unfit for Trial
August 17, 2019
Julie Tejeda, 31, was charged with assault and attempted murder last month after stabbing the EMT who was treating her.
Stories From the Streets: Desert Delivery
Avigail Beer, August 17, 2019
A medic sees how EMS breaks down cultural barriers and unifies people from all walks of life.
Another Angle: Badge of Honor
Mike Rubin, August 15, 2019
A Florida fast-food worker confused medics for cops, but they’ll both save your bacon.
Nonprofit Uses Binder Lift to Help People With Disabilities Rock Climb
August 13, 2019
Courageous Kids Climbing uses the Binder Lift to assist kids with physical or developmental disabilities so they can enjoy rock climbing.
After six days the ride concluded in Chicago. (Photo: courtesy Kate Passow)
On the Midwest Route, the Fun Part Was True
Kate Passow, August 09, 2019
A National EMS Memorial Bike Ride leader tries a different leg.
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